The National tribune., 1887-12-08

officer that he wished 10 see him immediately.
A lew seconds later we heard pistol shots in
rapid succession. and saw our two men coming
toward us at full run, whole squadron 81
the enemy in full pursuit. ] stood close 20 the
General, handing him his blankets NJ the
Yankees not more than $50 yards from us,
came nattling along.
"stunrt without hat or haversack. jumped
into the saddle, and lifting his animal lightly
and clcverly over the garden Enclosure, gained
the open hold; after him, Dabney, leaving boz
hind him his sword and pistols j had 10 run
about 5 sicps 20 the place where my horse was
tied 10 me fence, aud reaching him ] unias.
tened the hridle, but had 40 time 70 throw the
reins over bis head. The animal became eE-
cited and reared and plunged feRriully, and j
was obliged 20 vault upon bis back without the
rein-a frat j safely accomplishment after
wards succeeded in forcing him through the
garden gate which was oppOrtuuoly held open
for me bv the old lady Of the house. Here i
came directly upon the Major commanding the
detachment, who placed his revolver at my
breast aud demanded my surrender; bat before
De or his men could divine my intentions, by a
quick slap on my horses head. j had given him
the riehi direction, and, putting the spurs deep
into his nanks extiicated myself by tre-
mcndous flying leap from the hostile circle,
which was rapidly drawing closer and closer
around me.
A SHOWER or cARBINE AND PISTOL BULLETS
followed my retreating figure, and now the
Yankees, enraged by the trick j had played on
them dashed after me in hot pursuit. The
greater number Of the pursuers soon left far
behind me- thanks TO the speed Of my noble
black charger but few, and the Major fore
most among them, were close upon me. The
latter discharged at me three barrels Of his
Eeyolycr. one Of the bullets passing through my
Uniform without scratching the skin. After a
race OF nearly mile the Yankees gave mp the
game, and j was able 10 get hold of my bride,
having been until then, so far rs all manage
ment OF my horse was concerned, in helpless
condition.
captain PITT Hugh, who had been taken
prisoner by these same troops the previous
night while on his way 10 look after Fitz Lees
Brigade land who having given his parole,
had been allowed TO witness the whole affair
told me afterwards that he could not under
stand how ever made my escape, and at every
shot fred by the Major he had shut his eyes, 50
that he might not see me fall"
Mai. III. Il. Mcclellan, in "Stuart's Cam
paigns." says: "On the 10th Of August Stuart
went by the cars 10 Orange Courthouse Cor con
sultaiiOn with Gen. IL. T. Lee He had giveI
instructions 20 FitZ Lees Brigade TO move 10
ward the Rapdan where he proposed 10 NEE
IL on the evening OF the next day. Stuart ex
pected Iiz Lee 10 march on the 18th from
Beaver Dam 10 the vicinity Of Raecoon Ford,
distance OF about % miles. From some caust
explicit directions had not been conveyed Il
Fitz lee, and he was ignorant Of Stuart's ex
pectatons. This misunderstanding nearly re
suited in the capture of Stuart and his staff
"Fitz lsues command was out Of rations. III
therefore marched on the 18th 10 the depot a
IOuisa Courthouse, and, having filed the hay
ersacks of his men, resumed his march the mex
day. leaving his wagons 20 follow. Meantm
rnunhnG NaVHfarCVfllo nm fhe npa iYafr "A
the 18th, and hearing nothing from Fitz Lee
sent his Adjutant, Maj. Norman Il. Fitz Hugh
90 meet and ascertain his position.
"A body of the enemy's cavalry had, how
ever started on a reconnaissance on the pre-
vious day, and In the darkness Of the nigh
Maj litz Hugh rode into this party and wa
captured On hs person was found an auto
graph letter from the commanding General [
Stuart which disclosed 20 Pope the design {
turning his flank"
Maj. Ford H. Rogers, who was Battalio
Adiutaut at that time, and probably is Oh
person alluded TO by Won Borck as Major
Rogers says Of the affair at RerdiersyillC
About O'Clock In the morning Maj. Gard
ncr 5th N. " aud / were riding Ia adyanc
OF the regiment, when / SAW two horseme
coming down the road. Upon close Observi
tiOn i remarked 10 Gardiner that the two me
were rebels. Immediately
DREW BY REVOLVER AND GAVE CHASE.
They turned about, put spurs TO their hors
and made of at the top of their speed.
noticed as they passed little farmhouse neI
The roadside that they both shouted at the q
of their voices, and immediately there w
great confusion about the farmhouse a numbi
of men starting from the porch, some runniT
30 the rear ol the house aud across lots; but OF
1ne-lO0king officer ran out into the yard. NJ
hitched hoTSe that had nothing on but
halter, mounted the horse bareback, and leap,
over two rails Of the bars that were still up.
. j got within hailing distance Of him ju
~ he was leaping the bars ] shouted 10 hiI
bnt he paid no attention, and shot away up Il
bill as fast as his horse would carry him.
fred two or three shots at him, but with
effect, ~ We were both on dead run. He di
appeared over the top Of the hill. j rode